The 505 is no more... for now.

"KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress" (kanatasz) 10/28/2015 at 23:54 • Filed to: None

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Hello fellow Opponauts,
ZippyArt and I were calmly driving through the rainy evening on a busy avenue in Kanata when suddenly we were rear ended by an idiot in a red 2004 Ford Focus Hatchback. Apparently they locked up their wheels in a panic brake and slid straight into my ass-end.
The poor Peugeot is on life-support and it seems like it will not wake up from its vegetative state... all jokes aside, there is a high chance of structural damage and my bumpers are completely DESTROYED (and they are aluminum 5-mph-spec bumpers!).

Boxer_4 > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 00:00

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Wow, tonight has been a rough night on Oppo. Hopefully, you both are alright at least?

shop-teacher > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 00:00

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Booooo!!!!

I assume you’re both OK?

Your boy, BJR > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 00:02

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Lol

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 00:04

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Holy shit, is this Collision Week on oppo?

Biased Plies > Your boy, BJR 10/29/2015 at 00:05

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Why does this amuse you?

Biased Plies > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 00:08

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That sucks man. With the buckling in the quarter panel I would say you’re right on assuming structural damage. The important thing is that you’re alright. Take it easy tomorrow, you may have sore neck. Whiplash is a bitch.

bob and john > Biased Plies 10/29/2015 at 00:12

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because frankly, hes a bit of a dick head.

ignore him.

gmctavish needs more space > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 00:20

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Well shit :( I'm really sorry to hear that, but I'm glad you guys are alright

Dogapult > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/29/2015 at 00:21

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It’s apparently a bad week or so to be a car driver. all of /o/’s cars have been breaking down, and stuff has been going bad on Oppo as well.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > gmctavish needs more space 10/29/2015 at 00:24

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Chiming in... I’m okay, the focus that hit us fared worse.

gmctavish needs more space > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 10/29/2015 at 00:26

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Well that says good things about old peugeots

smobgirl > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 00:32

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Aww :(

Glad you're both ok, but I'm sad for the Peugeot.

Doug DeMuro > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 00:33

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This is sad. There can’t be too many left. Amazing — this car is on the road 25 years and then one day, one rainstorm, one Focus....

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Boxer_4 10/29/2015 at 00:45

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yeah, we are. Kanata505 took a larger impact because he was sitting in the back, while I was driving.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/29/2015 at 00:52

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Hope not. and we’re okay.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > gmctavish needs more space 10/29/2015 at 00:56

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They’re considered french “tanks” for a reason. it fared much better than expected

Boxer_4 > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 10/29/2015 at 00:58

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Glad to hear that both of you are alright.

Alex from Toronto > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 01:00

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Damn that sucks, glad that you are not hurt.

On the bright side you could always build a race car if it’s totaled.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/29/2015 at 01:32

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funny part is me, SM70, zippy and Kanata are in a group chat on FB.....

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 10/29/2015 at 01:59

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So the secret to safe travels is to not be friends with you?

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Doug DeMuro 10/29/2015 at 02:50

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pretty much. It’s a sad day.

This car WILL, and I mean, IT WILL return to the roads eventually. battle-scarred it is, but it solidered on without a hassle after the accident.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > shop-teacher 10/29/2015 at 02:55

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yup.

pip bip - choose Corrour > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 04:37

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fix it!

argue with insurance , if they won’t budge just tell them you’ll fix it yourself and see what happens!

duurtlang > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 06:40

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Bumpers can be replaced, but this looks worrysome. A shame, as it’s such a great car. I hope you’ll get a lot of money from the insurer of that Focus.

thebigbossyboss > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 07:27

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BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

fhrblig > Doug DeMuro 10/29/2015 at 07:31

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Just down the road from my office, there’s a guy who has 4 505’s parked in front of his house.

fhrblig > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 07:33

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That really sucks. I’m glad you both are ok though.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 07:57

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Poor girl! Sorry to hear the 505 has been hit....I hope the damage isn’t serious enough to total her! :(

Is this section an optical illusion, or did the hit actually buckle panels further forward...? This panel looks dented to me...?

Please let us know how she fares once you find out if it’s terminal!

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 10/29/2015 at 08:37

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yup its buckled. not looking too good.

haveacarortwoorthree2 > fhrblig 10/29/2015 at 08:41

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Any with a for sale sign? :)

fhrblig > haveacarortwoorthree2 10/29/2015 at 08:52

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No, unfortunately. I think at least one of them is a parts car, but they all look like they’re in ok condition.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/29/2015 at 09:31

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.....basically :P

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > duurtlang 10/29/2015 at 14:04

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it worries me too. this car was great.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 10/29/2015 at 17:15

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Such a huge shame....if you can get a decent amount of money from the insurer for the Focus’ idiocy, perhaps you could look at importing a Pug from Europe if you can’t find a reasonable one in North America to replace it...? (Assuming you wish to replace the old girl with another of her type!)

KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress > fhrblig 10/29/2015 at 18:43

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Please let me know more - I am in active contact with the entire Peugeot of North America community both on Facebook and on a mailing-list.

fhrblig > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 19:02

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2 505 estates and a sedan under the tarp. Another 505 usually is in the driveway. I don’t really know the person or anything, I’ve just driven by this house a bunch of times.

KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress > fhrblig 10/29/2015 at 19:38

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OMG. So beautiful!! That’s awesome. I’ll see what I can find out!

fhrblig > KanataSZ, Peugeot-lover in distress 10/29/2015 at 19:55

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They’re in Lakewood, Colorado.